Intel rivals Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co and Broadcom are reportedly exploring potential deals that could split the storied American chip giant.

Shares of Intel jumped on Tuesday morning, the first day of trading since new reports emerged over the weekend that the chipmaker is the center of acquisition talks once again.

Intel shares powered higher in early Monday trading following reports that both Nvidia and Broadcom are looking to test the chipmaker's advanced AI production techniques in what could be an early and important endorsement of its nascent turnaround plans.

I n the last few weeks, Intel’s stock charged ahead by more than 20% as investors hoped for a breakup of Intel, the United States’ top manufacturer of leading-edge semiconduct

Taiwanese semiconductor company TSMC plans to make a fresh $100 billion investment in the United States that would involve building five additional chips facilities in the country in coming years, its CEO announced with U.

The announcement is the latest effort by President Trump to persuade companies to make big investments in the U.S.